Acid Drinkers is a Thrash Metal/ Crossover band from Poland, founded in 198… Read Full Bio ↴Acid Drinkers is a Thrash Metal/ Crossover band from Poland, founded in 1986.

The group dates back to September 1986. The very act of setting up the band took place an hour before Iron Maiden concert in Poznan, when Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki (vocal, bass guitar) met Robert "Litza" Friedrich (backing vocal, guitar) and they decided to sell the entrance tickets. The money they got was in no time spent on cheap Polish wine known locally as "kwas" (English "acid") The line up was then enlarged by Dariusz "Popcorn" Popowicz (guitar) and Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta (drums.) Soon they created a few song such as Barmy Army or Del Rocca which are performed live even these days. Unfortunately, after two months of blissful existence, the band suffered the loss of Titus - the leader, who had been called up to the army. Titus stayed there two years while the rest of the band performed with other bands. Popcorn joined Wolf Spider and Litza became a member of legendary Turbo and later Creation of Death. When Titus was finally released from the army, ACID DRINKERS was reactivated.

They first appeared on stage on 26th August 1989 in Wroclaw at a fairly big metal festival called "Metal Madness". They played three songs during which they remained completely still on stage, which was a pretty shocking idea as for a metal band at that time. The audience was absolutely taken aback. The same year they played only one more gig together with Turbo, Wolf Spider and Gomor.

In the meantime ACID DRINKERS recorded their first demo including Nagasaki Baby, Del Rocca and I Mean Acid. The demo noticed by Tomasz Dziubinski (Metal Mind Productions) was presented at Midem Fair in Cannes. A month later ACID DRINKERS signed a deal with Music for Nations. In 1990 ACID DRINKERS performed at Metalmania Festival in Katowice, which has been the largest metal festival in Eastern Europe for many years. The show was so excellent that not only fans but also critics and journalists regarded it as a triumph. In a blink of an eye the band gained popularity across the whole country. It was even called "Guns'n'Roses at Metallica's speed".

In October 1998 Litza left ACID DRINKERS, soon replaced by Przemyslaw "Perla" Wejmann. The same year the band was awarded "the Best Rock Band of the Year" by Polish Public Television. ACID DRINKERS also received "Fryderyk", the Polish equivalent of Grammy Award in category of "hard’n’heavy" in 1998, 2000, 2004. In 2003 Perla left the band. The place emptied by him was soon taken over by Tomasz ‘Lipa’ Lipnicki, the leader of another famous Polish band – Illusion. When Lipa left the band in march 2004, next guy joined the band. His name is Aleksander “Olass” Mendyk, guitar player from great hardcore band called None.

Acid Drinkers has always been one of the best and the most live-impressive Polish heavy metal bands. It has been estimated that so far they have played over 700 concerts in Poland and abroad. From 1996 to 2003 Acids headlined 7 tours and their audience reached a million of people. They headlined all the important Polish rock and metal festivals. The band supported many international stars, such as Deep Purple (in Katowice 03.06.1996 and 24.06.1998 and 27.06.2004 Legia Stadium-Warsaw), Ian Gillan ("Toolbox In" tour in Poland and Czech Republic December 1991), Megadeth, Bruce Dickinson, Sepultura, Paradise Lost and Slayer. The band has been recognized as the best Polish band of the 90s’ by Polish journalists, readers of Polish rock and metal magazines and, of course, BY FANS.

Line-Up

Tomasz "Titus" Pukacki - lead vocals, bass guitar
Wojciech "Jankiel" Moryto - guitar, bkg vocals
Darek "Popcorn" Popowicz - lead guitar
Maciej "Ślimak" Starosta - drums

Two Be One
Acid Drinkers Lyrics

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.....Everybody listen to me
You better stop, don't start me up
To battle

2000 years many pretext to fight
2000 years when one came to unite
We always fight over what we should say
Why can't we see that we're on the same way

So many years so much wasted time
Lets not repeat the mistakes of the past
To reconcile there's a chance everyday
Why can't we see that we're on the same way

.....Everybody listen to me
You better stop, don't start me up
To battle

2000 years so much division and hate
Why can't we see all the things we agree
Always the same that's not what I say
Why can't we see that we're on the same way
2000 years many pretext to fight
2000 years when one came to unite
We always fight over what we should say
Why can't we see that we're on the same way

.....Everybody listen to me
You better stop, don't start me up
To battle

2000 years many pretext to fight
2000 years when one came to unite
We always fight over what we should say
Why can't we see that we're on the same way

You better stop, don't start me up
To battle

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Acid Drinkers' song "Two Be One" are a plea for unity amongst humanity. The song highlights the fact that for over 2000 years, humans have been divided by various pretexts, leading to wars and conflicts. The lyrics ask why people can't see that everyone is on the same path, and that rather than fighting each other, they should work towards reconciliation. The song talks about the wasted time and mistakes of the past, emphasizing the need for everyone to come together and work towards a common goal.

The opening lines of the song serve as a warning, asking people to stop and not start a battle. The lyrics highlight the dangers of division and hate and urge everyone to focus on their similarities rather than their differences. The lines "Always the same, that's not what I say, Why can't we see that we're on the same way" drive home the song's message of unity.

In summary, "Two Be One" is a song that calls for peace, unity, and reconciliation amongst humankind. The lyrics highlight the mistakes of the past and ask everyone to work towards a common goal rather than fighting against each other.

Line by Line Meaning

Everybody listen to me
The singer wants his audience to pay attention to his message

You better stop, don't start me up
The singer is warning against aggression and conflict

To battle
The singer is emphasizing the potential for conflict

2000 years many pretext to fight
Over the course of history, many conflicts have emerged with various excuses used as reasons to fight

2000 years when one came to unite
Despite the long history of division, there have been efforts to bring people together and find common ground

We always fight over what we should say
A recurring issue is people disagreeing over what they believe or how they express themselves

Why can't we see that we're on the same way
The singer is pointing out that despite differences, people share common values and goals

So many years so much wasted time
The singer believes there has been much time and energy invested in conflict that could have been devoted to more constructive efforts

Lets not repeat the mistakes of the past
The singer is urging people to learn from history and not fall into the same patterns of conflict and division

To reconcile there's a chance everyday
The singer suggests that opportunities for reconciliation and peace exist at all times

2000 years so much division and hate
Over the millennia, there has been significant animosity between different groups of people

Why can't we see all the things we agree
The singer is emphasizing the need to focus on shared beliefs and values rather than differences

Always the same that's not what I say
The singer disagrees with the idea of repeating past errors and perpetuating cycles of conflict

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